Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Have some free time and smiles to give?
We at the COTS Family Shelters need them!

We are searching for volunteers for our Firehouse and Main Street Family Shelters. Childcare, as well as the following interests are being recruited: Arts and crafts for children; Field trip organization; Nutrition and/or exercise classes for children and/or adults; Any other skills or knowledge you would like to share. Strong interpersonal skills are important. We ask that volunteers work a minimum of 2 hours/week. An orientation will be provided. Application, interview, references and background check plus confidentiality agreement are required.

Due to confidentiality concerns, volunteers at the Family Shelters must be 18 and older and no longer enrolled in public school.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon Evening X X X X X X Monthly Weekly Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-5) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual Volunteers will work with the following groups Families / Parents Homeless This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Family Support Homelessness Health Housing

Contact Person: Mary Beth Jenssen, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 864-7402 , ext. 124, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

179 So. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05402 (See a map)

Directions:

Our main office is in the red brick building on the northwest corner of South Winooski Ave. and King Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: Outside our door (corner of King & S. Winooski Ave.), 0 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.cotsonline.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Shelter Staff
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Unlimited
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2 Hours Per Week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	18
Is parking available?
	At Main Street Only
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on September 15, 2009